Under the Table and Reading

The boys have developed quite the love for reading, and I am thrilled. We have been to the library several times, and we always leave with a huge pile of books. I guess that's what happens when you have a mom who loves children's books as much as her kids do. 

One of our favorite things to do is move the chairs away from the dinning table, pile pillows underneath it, and crawl into our fort with all our books. I was so proud when Jack pointed out the letters "L" and "O" while we were reading one of his favorite books,  Gallop! He wanted to find them on each page, and I don't think he missed one. 

Mr. Luke has become quite the walker, after toying with everyone about it for over 6 weeks. He'll go get a book, usually Baby Bear, Baby Bear, and bring it to us saying,  "bu, bu" for "book, book". It's adorable. 

 

A Knowable God

My ladies' Bible Study has spent the last year and a half studying the Bible book-by-book. We've been in the prophets since we started up again in September, and I have learned so much. I have been so struck by God's pleas for His people to know Him, seek Him, hear Him, and return to Him. Seeing God's heart for relationship with us has been incredible! I've been so hungry to read this week- both in the Word and in other books about God. Yesterday, I  picked up Knowing God  by Packer and read the first Chapter (I'm taking it slow). I was blown away by what God showed me. Unlike the gods of other religions, my God doesn't just desire obedience. Yes, He calls me to obey, but His desires for me are deeper than the obedience you see in other religions. God wants me to know Him!!!! I'm letting that sink in again and again.  He doesn't want robots  who do His bidding. I am so thankful for that! He wants to be known, sought,  and loved by His children. What a beautiful gift! We have a Creator who makes Himself accessible to us! May I press on to know Him today.